Piarco airport serves the two towns of Trinidad and Tobago. It is said to be the busiest airstrip in the region and receives higher tourist influx annually. It is located near the Spain metro to the south of Piarco town.
Besides its busy days, this airstrip also serves as one of the main entry points for tourists to come enjoy the rich attractions of Trinidad-Tobago. There are so many transport options at the airport terminal, but most of them rely on the car hire services which are reliable to travel around in.
Tourist attractions in Piarco
It’s a 25km journey from the airport to the city of Piarco. Once you are there, your first decision is to look for a hotel to stay in. There are several affordable inns and hotels with the city’s locale. Once you get that settled, you can begin to enjoy the beauty of Trinidad-Tobago.
- University of West Indies - this learning institution is a unique attraction because of the huge importance it has in the country. It serves over 17 countries within the Caribbean. It is divided into several units which include Cave Hill campus in Barbados, St Augustine Campus in Trinidad, Mona Campus in Jamaica and one open campus. There are several other satellite campuses which are a constituent of the university.
- Pigeon point - this is an attraction located 58 km from Piarco in a town named Scarborough. It is a famous beach known around Tobago for its beauty. There are several resorts within the beach and beach amenities like bathrooms, rental chairs and even a bar and restaurant. This is a great place to chill and relax after the long 58km in your car hire.
- Englishman Bay - this is another beach in Tobago which may not have more tourists coming in but is equally attractive. The beach itself is a sight to behold; shaped in a crescent and carpeted with indigenous forests. If you want a perfect beach with calm waters and low tides, the Englishman Bay is the beach to go to.
- Speyside - if you want to photograph the most beautiful coral reefs in the entire Tobago, Speyside is the town you should drive to. It is 26km from the city of Scarborough, and has a magnificent view of Tyrrel’s Bay.
There is more to explore, to enjoy and to give you nostalgic moments in the great country of Trinidad and Tobago. All you need is a car hire from the Piarco airport to chauffeur you to the many attractions.
